Posts in Video Games
LoR: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2 (Feat. Last Action Podcast)

We have a special crossover episode with LPJ and Sphinx of the Last Action Podcast! This week we are talking about Turtles 2: The Arcade Game and if you’re a Last Action podcast fan then you’ll hear us talking with them about the first Turtles movie! We’ll get into our favorite turtles to play and how unique the NES version is compared to the arcade version. Also we’ll play a retro relapse picked by our guests and go over our Intro Music Bracket contestants.

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LoR: The Legend of Zelda

Today, the entire Legend of Retro crew come together to cover the epic tale of The Legend of Zelda on the NES. Chops, Xander, Craig_WK, & the Glitch discuss the book art, the enemies, stories about the game/music development, and dive deep into several ways speedrunners have learned to manipulate the game. In the Retro Relapse, it’s Princess Zelda’s turn to be the hero, but not before the guys rip their CD-i’s out. Then, we relax to the smooth sounds of our Opening Music Bracket. All this and more on this weeks The Legend of Retro.

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LoR: G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero

To kick off our month of NES games, Chops, Craig_WK, and the Glitch make the mistake of allowing LPJ back into the Retro studio as they discuss G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero. We reminisce about the impact G.I. Joe had on our childhood and why Blizzard is a trash character. In the retro relapse, LPJ surprises us by having us play a gem on the NES. Then, an argument ensues during the Opening Theme Music bracket. All this and more on the Legend of Retro!

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LoR: Harvest Moon 64

In this week’s episode of The Legend of Retro, Craig_WK and Xander relive their days as farmers while they talk about Harvest Moon 64. Who were they’re special lady friends, what did they name their animals? The answers to these questions and more await you as the legend continues! Also, Retro Relapse is all about another Legend. And Round 1 of the Opening Theme Bracket comes to a close.

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LoR: Uncharted: Drake's Fortune

Ucharted: Drake’s Fortune has just made our criteria for retro gaming to discuss on this weeks episode. Chops, Craig W.K. , and the Glitch will dive into their memories of when they played the game, speed running of it as well as the retro relapse and Intro Music Bracket entries for the week.

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LoR: Nagano Winter Olympics '98

In this Olympic event episode, Chops, Craig W.K. and the Glitch are joined by Deadite from the GameZilla Podcast. Due to a lost bet the Legend of Retro team is subjected to Nagano Winter Olympics 98’ and a retro relapse chosen by Deadite. Listen to their pain and punishment as well as this weeks round of the Intro Music Bracket.

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LoR: Marvel Super Heroes

This week Chops and Craig_WK snap their fingers to bring you one of the greatest fighting games. They delve into the history of the game, including the art, the comics, and the glorious music! Can the Retro Relapse this week follow up on the hype of a Marvel comics fighting game? They also cover the Intro Music bracket for this episode, so make sure to check it out!

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LoR: Ice Climber

This week, Craig_WK and the Glitch put on their parkas as they travel to the Arctic…or maybe it’s New Hampshire…to chat about Ice Climbers for the NES. From there, the guys go to the streets for some B-Ball for the Retro Relapse. Then, listen as the Glitch makes some bold claims about video game music in this weeks Retro Video Gaming Opening Theme Music Bracket match-up. So grab your veggies, it’s time for The Legend of Retro!

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